Live in the Light of Eternity
“Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives” (2 Peter 3:11).
In the 1800s, an American tourist stopped by the home of Polish rabbi Chofetz Chaim.
The tourist was surprised to find a simple dwelling place filled only with books, a table, and a bench. The tourist asked the rabbi, “Where is all your furniture?”
To which the rabbi replied, “Where is yours?”
The puzzled American said, “Mine? But I’m only a visitor here. I’m only passing through.”
To which the wise Chaim replied, “And I am simply a visitor here on this earth. I’m only passing through.”
Scripture talks about heaven in three different ways:
The celestial and magnificent universe. Psalm 19:1.
The great expanse of space surrounding the earth or its atmosphere. Genesis 1:8.
And the sought-after home of God. Hebrews 4:14.
Heaven is a reality for believers.
The fact that we will one day live forever in the presence of God Almighty is a fundamental doctrine of our faith.
However, the Bible gives several other glimpses into what this heavenly dwelling place will be like.
Heaven is a place prepared for believers where we will spend eternity with God. John 14:1-3.
In heaven, there will be no more death, mourning, crying, or pain. Revelation 21:1-7.
It will be in heaven that we will be like Christ and will recognize one another.1 John 3:2.
I want to challenge you to live in the light of eternity!
– as if you’re just passing through this old earth!!
(PA)